Alabama bill establishes firearm hold agreements for mental health support
The bill has been dubbed the Houston Hunter Act, named after veterans Houston Tumlin and Hunter Whitley, who lost their lives to suicide.
2025 Legislative Session
Report: Proposed $10.64 prescription fee could cost Alabamians $347M per year
According to AAHC, the proposed fee could result in an estimated annual increase of $900 per person.
February 18, 2025
State Rep. Brock Colvin tapped to serve as House majority whip
Colvin replaces State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, who recently resigned his House seat.
February 18, 2025
Analysis | Alabama Legislature focuses on policy, culture wars, and symbolism in week two
A breakdown of which bills stand to benefit Alabama, which could do harm, and which exist purely to appease the far-right culture war agenda.
Alabama lawmakers consider funding adult-size changing tables in public restrooms
Public restrooms in Alabama could soon be equipped with adult-size changing tables if lawmakers approve of a new bill.
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Two
463 bills have been introduced to date.
Alabama House Republicans want to require “Gulf of America” name change
Legislation proposed by House Republicans would require new maps, educational materials, documents and websites to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico.
Alabama lawmakers recommends blended K-12 funding model
The Joint Legislative Study Commission on Modernizing K-12 Schools Education Funding adopted its report for the Legislature on Thursday.
Alabama House passes presumptive Medicaid coverage for prenatal care
HB89 would provide presumptive Medicaid eligibility to pregnant Alabamians before their Medicaid applications are reviewed and formally approved.
Nonprofit advocacy group shares support for bill for incarcerated pregnant women
Alabama has one of the highest female incarceration rates in the Southeast and the third highest infant mortality rate in the country.